The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Anyway…I needed some litter and food for Shelley and Chiquita, and Chewy’s prices for those beat the brick and mortar stores around here. Trying to spread it on my armpits was a big challenge, and I could really only make it work if my armpits were pretty well post-shower. back on my purchase. Excellent.

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Frugal Eyeglasses Arm and Hammer Painting 210

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! Apricot & Banana. Acorn Squash Ginger Puree. Baby Beef Stew.

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 83

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 13, 2017

So I love it when I find a great deal like this Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food Storage 24 Piece Container Set on sale for just $10 at Walmart.com. Keep food items organized in your kitchen pantry, refrigerator and freezer with this Rubbermaid Easy-Find Lids, 24-Piece Set. Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Storage Food Leftovers Lunch 49

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. It’s simple, cheap comfort food. You can keep it simple or jazz it up.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. As you can see from a recent night, we had PLENTY of food for dinner. As you can see from a recent night, we had PLENTY of food for dinner.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 14, 2014

Easy Plant Food Recipes with Three Ingredients or Less. If so, it sounds like your plants are hungry for a snack, and the perfect plant food can do the trick. Giving your plants and flowers nutrient rich plant food can really help them look their best and bloom to their fullest potential. Store well.

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Plants Flowers and Plants Recipes Food 103

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2017

So I love it when I find a great deal like this Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food Storage 28 Piece Container Set on sale for just $10 at Walmart.com. Keep food items organized in your kitchen pantry, refrigerator and freezer with this Rubbermaid Easy-Find Lids, 24-Piece Set. Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Storage Food Leftovers Lunch 40

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Most people struggle with leftovers, and this is a perfect way to turn them into a completely different meal ! To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used. Less waste. Scallions.

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Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Here are 10 tips to help ensure safe handling and preparation of foods this holiday season: 1. Bag the turkey separately and place it below other food in the refrigerator. If you do, bacteria from raw poultry can splash onto worktops, dishes and other foods. Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers immediately.

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Thanksgiving Giveaway Food Microwave Ovens 109

Saving With Shellie

MAY 4, 2017

So I love it when I find a great deal like this Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food Storage 24 Piece Container Set on sale for just $10 at Walmart.com. Keep food items organized in your kitchen pantry, refrigerator and freezer with this Rubbermaid Easy-Find Lids, 24-Piece Set. Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Storage Food Leftovers Lunch 40

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. Tuesday: Tortellini & Spinach Soup. Wednesday: Spaghetti night.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Used clothing, toys, and necessities sell very well. We thought we were doing pretty well and not spending frivolously, but we were shocked at the end of the month and saw what we had spent. Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Everyone in my family loves leftovers, so this one is easy for us!

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! Apricot & Banana. Acorn Squash Ginger Puree. Baby Beef Stew.

Homemade 56

Homemade Money Recipes Baby 56

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2020

I had those things on hand and you might as well. leftover pineapple from Idea #1. See Bonus Ideas below on how to use leftover sweet potatoes. Instructions: Find the directions here: Grilled Salmon with Peach Mango Salsa – Replace the peaches with leftover pineapple from Idea #1. 1 mango – 49 each.

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Leftovers Dinner Package Cooking 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 3, 2016

Food is forgotten about and becomes a science experiment. Good food, too. The Sunday dinner leftovers from 3 weeks ago that would have made a delicious lunch–slimy. Or the expensive organic yogurt that got lost in the back corner behind the Sunday dinner leftovers–better not do the smell test!

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Grocery Spending Freezers Refrigerators Groceries 100

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Hot deal on this 5-pc stainless steel food storage set , just $5 (92% off! Serve and store food in style with these versatile stainless steel storage units with matching lids, and enjoy a timeless look that lasts. Each bowl includes a plastic lid that snaps on to form an airtight seal to keep food fresh and easily stores leftovers.

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Storage Food Freezers Leftovers 58

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

That’s why I try hard to focus on healthy foods, including organic or all natural products. These really are basic principles that apply to anything you are buying, not just health food, but they are good reminders for all of us. Ways to Save at Whole Foods. My store also had bulk herbs and spices, too. Use coupons !

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Whole Foods Gift Cards Giveaway Food 96

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. 39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores. Roast one up now for your family and freeze leftovers for future meals. I took advantage of the.39/lb

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. We were all well fed and quite happy. And finally…Junk Food. I occasionally buy junk food.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

They go so well in this dish, but you can leave them out if you don’t love peas. Add the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, vinegar, and seasonings to a small food processor or blender. Add the scallions and mix well. Once the pasta is fully cooked, rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking and drain well.

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Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well!

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. My suggestions are just a start. The sky’s the limit.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2011

Top of the list though, has just got to be throwing food away. We could afford to double our food budget, and toss all kinds of food in the trash. We do do a pretty good job of recycling leftovers into new dishes. Chicken breasts into chicken salad or soup, and leftover vegetables into frittatas.

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Pets Leftovers Personal Finance Milk 149

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Furthermore, my office was not near any sort of restaurant or café, thereby eliminating the accessibility of food out, as well as my craving for it. The only food nearby was at the cafeteria, which lacked any sort of allure because their menu was so limited and meat based. Many of us fill up our breaks with sourcing food.

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Lunch Lunches Work Office 182

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We ate more quick/convenience foods. I always find we have more food than we think and can usually count on finding a few things that I had forgotten about.

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Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower. Containers.

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Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

A regular schedule can help you improve your health, as well as improve your productivity, and stay on track. Without a routine, we often reach for prepackaged foods at the store, or grab takeout. On days when I know that I will be busy, a meal plan helps me choose a slow cooker meal, or we plan to eat leftovers one day.

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Health Son Work Meals 222

Couponing 101

MARCH 1, 2020

Plus, you can customize the recipe by adding dried fruits, seeds, or other ingredients you think would work well. We selected this recipe because it uses plenty of healthy vegetables, but it’s so rich, creamy, and well seasoned that vegetable haters might not even notice. West African Peanut Stew via The Simple Veganista.

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Recipes Cookies Cake Breakfast 64

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Frittatas are a perfect way to use up leftovers, and my vegetable frittata with broccoli and sausage is delicious, hearty, and filling! I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! In Italy, they even add leftover pasta and potatoes. 8 large eggs.

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Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. I had those things on hand and you might as well. Personally, I prefer freshly prepared rice, so I end up with about a cup leftover each time. Mix well to cover all of the sprouts.

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Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Delicious foods fill the table. Leftover Halloween Decor. Since Thanksgiving places a strong focus on the harvest, natural items can fit well into a holiday decor scheme. You could also hit the grocery store and buy food items that can double as decor. The family gathers around to enjoy the feast. Natural Items.

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Thanksgiving Home Furnishings DIY Halloween 53

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2013

1 cup cornbread crumbs - I used some leftover cornbread muffins and pulsed them in a food processor to crumble. Add the cornbread crumbs and mix well with the apple mixture. Ingredients. 4 bone in pork chops, at least 1 inch thick. ¼ cup unsalted butter. 2 celery stalks, chopped fine. 1 small onion, chopped fine. Instructions.

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Cooking Homemade Leftovers Baking 150

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!) This is a great way to organize my kids’s craft area and they can neatly see all the different colors really well! This is an way of organizing your condiments, PLUS you’re using leftover egg crates! Plus, it makes everything look so much neater!

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Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

But I find food products to be a different story. Boxed, processed food coupons are very easy to find, but I try to limit those foods in our diet, so I really have a hard time finding coupons for food that we do eat. Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164